# Leg Press Calf Raise

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/leg-press-calf-raise

Also known as: Machine Calf Raise on Leg Press, Machine Calf Raise Leg Press, Leg Press Heel Raise, Leg Press Calf Press, Calf Press on Leg Press, Calf Raise on Leg Press, Leg Press Calf Raises, Calf Raise Leg Press Machine

Body region: Legs

## Muscles

- Main: Gastrocnemius
- Helps: Soleus
- Holds: Tibialis Posterior, Fibularis Longus

## Equipment

- Sled Machine

## Technique

1. Sit in the leg press, press the platform up until your knees are almost straight and release the safety catches.
2. Slide your feet down so only the balls of your feet are on the bottom edge of the platform.
3. Keeping your knees straight but not locked, let the platform push your toes toward you.
4. Press the platform away by pointing your toes, pause, and return slowly.

### Cues

- Move only at the ankles.
- Keep the feet planted so they cannot slip off the edge.
- Full stretch and full squeeze each rep.

### Common mistakes

- Feet slipping off the platform edge.
- Bending the knees to help push.
- Bouncing out of the stretch.

## Variations

- [Single-Leg Leg Press Calf Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/leg-press-calf-raise-single-leg)

## Alternatives

- [Standing Calf Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/standing-calf-raise)
- [Seated Calf Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-calf-raise)